In Spain, cats are being used in therapy for people with autism, anxiety disorders and other mental health and developmental difficulties.. The corresponding programs are carried out by the Biak Bat Association, reports NEWS.. am.

" We work with different cats, which are very different in their skills and character,” said the center’s therapist.

According to her, cats can be especially useful in therapy due to their calm and unobtrusive behavior.. The center provides various types of activities: patients care for animals, play with them and perform exercises aimed at developing concentration, self-control and self-confidence. The therapist says such activities help people better cope with stress, control impulses and form lasting emotional connections.

It is noted that therapy with animals is traditionally more often carried out with the participation of dogs. However, Biak Bat believes that cats may be useful for other categories of patients. According to doctors, their more independent and predictable behavior helps create a calm atmosphere during classes..

The center's programs are designed for different groups - from children with autism and hyperactivity to adults experiencing anxiety, stress or difficult life situations. The center’s specialists also conduct on-site classes in nursing homes.

The Biak Bat Association was founded in 2011 in Alsazua by educators Ioso Mendes and Josune Aspiros and is dedicated to animal-assisted therapy. The center subsequently opened a new space for therapeutic programs.

Earlier it was reported that the Spanish city of Terrace banned the adoption of black cats from the shelter before Halloween.

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